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Liam Keary
Area.................................................................................................................................................................2 Site..................................................................................................................................................................3 Previous Planning approval......................................................................................................................................4 Existing site block plan ..........................................................................................................................................5 Context.............................................................................................................................................................6 Design objectives .................................................................................................................................................7 Design concept....................................................................................................................................................8
The proposal is located on the site of ‘The Secret Garden Nurseries’ now a closed garden centre to the West of Ballasalla in the South of the island.
The site is situated alongside Ballacharry Road to the East side of the road. The topography of the area is relatively flat, rolling agricultural landscape, with South Barrule to the Northwest and Ballasalla village to the South.
The area is mainly known for its proximity to the A3 Ballmodha and Silverdale Glen to the Southwest.
Land usage in the vicinity of the site is predominantly agricultural with a cluster of nearby residential properties to the South.
The architecture of the area is generally ‘Manx Vernacular’ farmsteads/homes and agricultural buildings using traditional Manx construction methods or more modern Timber & steel construction. The newer properties to the South are of a more contemporary design & construction using modern materials and methods.
The landscape is dotted with local farmsteads and the fields broken up with the use of sod embankments at irregular intervals.
The site was a purchased to establish a family run Market garden nursery. After many years of business it became apparent that the site was no longer viable in its current location. This was due to its remote location and a lack of passing trade. The site isn’t viable as farmland due to the soil composition and the owner didn’t want the site to be used for other commercial/industrial means.
After the purchase of a new site for the business The Secret Garden was retained in its current form for recreation and quiet observation of local wildlife of which the owners have a keen interest.
Many of the old Garden centre structures are falling into disrepair. This includes Greenhouses, Polytunnels, Potting sheds, customer shopping area and smaller sheds. The property boundary fencing has also been inadvertently damaged by local
cattle movements on multiple occasions leading to ongoing repairs to make safe. A portion of the site is covered by a Gravel hardstanding to allow for deliveries and customer parking adjacent to the Western entrance. Approximately half of the proposed site on the Eastern side has become overgrown due to lack of use. The site is surrounded by agricultural fields, with Ballanank Farm to the South being the closest dwelling. This property contains one large structure with numerous other smaller structure present on the property. Further South on Phildraw Road there is a variety of dwellings ranging greatly in scale, construction type and vernacular.
Previous Planning approval The site has multiple previous planning proposal relating to the Garden nursery business that have all been permitted. Planning Applications: 12/00554/B Application Received: 11/04/2012
Planning Applications: 94/01122/B Application Received: 09/11/1994 Application Validated: 09/11/1994 Proposal: Erection of horticultural greenhouse, Field No. 1932, Ballacharry Road, off Phildraw Road, Malew. Address: field No. 1932, Ballacharry Road, off Phildraw Road, Malew.
Planning Applications: 93/01104/B Application Received: 19/11/1993 Application Validated: 19/11/1993 Proposal: Erection of 3 polytunnels, Field No. 1932, Ballacharry Road, off Phildraw Road, Malew. Address: field No. 1932, Ballacharry Road, off Phildraw Road, Malew.
The local area mainly contains farmhouse and their ancillary structures. Further south following Phildraw road, the structures are predominantly dwellings varying greatly in scale and vernacular.
Ballanank Farm
A well-presented and maintained two storey farmstead property which appears to have been converted into one larger structure.
The dwelling itself maintains its image by utilising both stone and render on the external leaf.
Design objectives
The two proposed dwellings are to be constructed on the western half of the site. The smaller dwelling “Farmhouse” will be constructed on the potting sheds current location and the larger family home “Barns” in close proximity to the South West.
Both proposed dwellings will utilise prefabricated methods of construction with similar proportions. The external envelope will be the defining feature of each dwelling, each will utilise orientation and uninterrupted roof lines by installing a Solar panel array on their respective South facing sides.
The overall footprint of the two proposed dwellings will be a reduction on the existing site. Views from the public highway will be obscured by plant life and from a distance resemble the aesthetics of a farmhouse and barn.
The smaller “Farmhouse” will make use of a fairfaced stone effect on the external elevations and slated roof with solar panels on the South facing.
The “Barns” will be clad in a suitable species of timber to act as a rain screen with a standing seam roof or similar alternative with solar panels on the South facing.
Figure 1 LH102, HebHomes
Both structures are to be constructed to a very high standard concentrating on their efficiency and sustainability. Part of the project involves planting approx. 500 trees on the site, this is to encourage wildlife for its own sake and to help offset the carbon footprint of the proposed dwellings
Figure 2 TH302, HebHomes
Entrance from Ballacharry Road Existing customer parking
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